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How Incidents of Family Violence Affect Child Custody By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Family violence is an unfortunately common problem in Illinois, occurring between married couples and those unmarried but living together. It can involve actual physical acts, such as: Hitting Punching Pushing Choking threats Sexual assault Abuse Damage to property When children are involved, […]

How Does the Court Decide Payments for College Expenses for Children? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC Getting a college degree can provide your child with definite advantages when it comes to securing a satisfying, well-paying career. However, paying college expenses often proves to be a major challenge for parents, particularly in cases where they are […]

How are Support Payments for Extracurricular Activities Calculated in Illinois? By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC As a parent, you want your child to have the tangible things they need to succeed in life and the types of experiences that can help make them happy, well-rounded people. In many cases, this means enrolling them in extra-curricular […]

What to Look for in a Top-Rated Chicago Area Divorce Lawyer By: Gordon & Perlut, LLC A quick Google search of a phrase like “divorce lawyer near me” will instantly connect you with many of the thousands of divorce lawyers in Illinois. At first, pretty much all these lawyers look alike. But upon closer inspection, […]